Job searching is like dating—frustrating, time-consuming, and full of rejection emails that somehow feel personal. But here’s the good news: you don’t have to do it alone! 🤗
Your family and friends aren’t just good for free food and bad advice—they can actually help you land a job. From networking to moral support, here’s how they can give you a leg up. 👇
Here’s Five Fast Facts on how your pals can help you land a job:
- 🚗 Need a Lift? - If job interviews weren’t stressful enough, try adding car trouble or last-minute babysitter cancellations. If you’re juggling life’s chaos, tap a friend for a ride, childcare, or even a little logistical help—like keeping track of deadlines when your brain is fried. Got a Type A pal? Let them be your unpaid (but appreciated) job search assistant.
- 🤝 Connection Crew - You’ve heard it before, but we’ll say it again: who you know often matters as much as what you know. Up to 85% of jobs are filled through networking, and referrals increase your chances of landing an interview by 50%. Your friends and family might know someone hiring—or know someone who knows someone. Check LinkedIn to see if they’re connected to a company you’re eyeing, and don’t be shy about asking for introductions.
- 😎 Practice Makes Perfect - Got those pre-inteview jitters? Why not warm up and do some mock interviews with loved ones? You’ll get to fine tune the answers to all those tricky questions and get some honest feedback on how to improve.
- 🕵️ Help on the Hunt - Need an extra set of eyes on your latest resume update? Not sure how to freshen up your cover letter? Ask your friends and family for their two cents. If you’re burned out from researching leads on jobs, see if your pals can step in. They may have a whole new approach to keep you motivated on the search.
- 🗣️ Yap Sesh - At the end of the day, the job search can really suck the life out of you. Sometimes all you need is a good old fashioned vent session over a few brews. If you’re stuck in a rejection streak, your loved ones can pump you back up so you can jump back in the ring. It’s all about the cheer squad!
🔥Bottom line: Already in a good gig? Did you just get promoted? How’s that imposter syndrome treating you? Don’t worry, it’s normal. If you need some pro tips on how to handle that new manager role, we’ve got you covered. Head here for the only survival guide you’ll need!
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